Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief

WhatYouTaughtMe
WhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
edited March 2015 in A Moving Train
Alright, who watched it? Frightening stuff. I never knew of the tactics they used to become recognized as a non-profit. These people essentially strong armed the IRS.

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  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,758
    fucked up religion.
    By The Time They Figure Out What Went Wrong, We'll Be Sitting On A Beach, Earning Twenty Percent.




  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,671
    I've had it figured this religion is bogus since the first time I heard the word "Scientology", but I might get around to seeing it out of general interest.
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    brianlux said:

    I've had it figured this religion is bogus since the first time I heard the word "Scientology", but I might get around to seeing it out of general interest.

    It's amazing to me the amount of wealth and power they have amassed considering they have maybe 50,000 members world-wide. There's more people in the Ten Club.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,671
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:

    brianlux said:

    I've had it figured this religion is bogus since the first time I heard the word "Scientology", but I might get around to seeing it out of general interest.

    It's amazing to me the amount of wealth and power they have amassed considering they have maybe 50,000 members world-wide. There's more people in the Ten Club.
    More than Ten Club? What's wrong with those people? LOL

    Seriously though, I'll have to make time to check this out-- sounds interesting.

    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    *cue Aenima lyrics
  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    brianlux said:

    WhatYouTaughtMe said:

    brianlux said:

    I've had it figured this religion is bogus since the first time I heard the word "Scientology", but I might get around to seeing it out of general interest.

    It's amazing to me the amount of wealth and power they have amassed considering they have maybe 50,000 members world-wide. There's more people in the Ten Club.
    More than Ten Club? What's wrong with those people? LOL

    Seriously though, I'll have to make time to check this out-- sounds interesting.

    No, less than Ten Club. I think it's a safe assumption there are more than 50,000 in Ten Club.
  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    Shit, getting the IRS to wipe out over a billion dollars in tax debt could be considered a miracle. Maybe they ARE legit? Hahaha
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,758
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:

    brianlux said:

    I've had it figured this religion is bogus since the first time I heard the word "Scientology", but I might get around to seeing it out of general interest.

    It's amazing to me the amount of wealth and power they have amassed considering they have maybe 50,000 members world-wide. There's more people in the Ten Club.
    well, considering it is the go-to religion in Hollywood, it makes sense how much money and power they have.

    By The Time They Figure Out What Went Wrong, We'll Be Sitting On A Beach, Earning Twenty Percent.




  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,914
    Have this sitting on DVR...looking forward to checking this out.
  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    Indifference71 said:

    Have this sitting on DVR...looking forward to checking this out.

    I have read a good amount about it before. It was interesting to hear it from some of the top level defectors. Learned a few new things as well.
  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    HughFreakingDillon said:

    WhatYouTaughtMe said:

    brianlux said:

    I've had it figured this religion is bogus since the first time I heard the word "Scientology", but I might get around to seeing it out of general interest.

    It's amazing to me the amount of wealth and power they have amassed considering they have maybe 50,000 members world-wide. There's more people in the Ten Club.
    well, considering it is the go-to religion in Hollywood, it makes sense how much money and power they have.

    Yeah don't they have a clear policy of seeking out high-profile clients? I look forward to seeing this.
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  • badbrains
    badbrains Posts: 10,255
    Literally just finished watching this. That's some fucked up shit right there.
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    Weirdos.
    I'm sorry it's a cult,not a religion.Brainwashing and strong arming.
    Those squirrel busters /stalkers need a good old fashioned ass whipping.
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    Right after it was on the Episode of Vice came on about cutting edge Cancer treatments.Anyone see it?
  • rr165892
    rr165892 Posts: 5,697
    Really exciting promising stuff.I recommend a watch for sure
  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    rr165892 said:

    Really exciting promising stuff.I recommend a watch for sure

    Vice is a great show too.
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,790
    HughFreakingDillon said:

    fucked up religion.

    All religions are like you described this one ^^^^^^
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    brianlux said:

    I've had it figured this religion is bogus since the first time I heard the word "Scientology", but I might get around to seeing it out of general interest.

    I know you're a book guy. The film was made based on a book with the authors involvement. I imagine it is in much more depth. I will probably pick it up.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,671
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:

    brianlux said:

    I've had it figured this religion is bogus since the first time I heard the word "Scientology", but I might get around to seeing it out of general interest.

    I know you're a book guy. The film was made based on a book with the authors involvement. I imagine it is in much more depth. I will probably pick it up.
    Yeah, it looks interesting. We haven't seen a copy come through the store yet. The reviews look mostly good- 3.96/5 on Good Reads, 4.5/5 on that other place, LOL.

    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • BIGDaddyWil
    BIGDaddyWil Michigan Posts: 3,080
    hedonist said:

    *cue Aenima lyrics

    Exactly!
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